Specialist Equities Research

Founded in 2006, Diogenes Research is a specialist equities research provider, is owned and operated by experienced professionals, and is only available to select professional investors.

A core focus of the service is illuminating ‘risk’ and ‘reward’ via a deep diagnostic review of the accounting and financial statements of companies.

Central to the analysis is addressing the question of whether the financial accounts fairly represent the financial reality of that company.

The process is designed to complement the client’s internal investment processes, rather than to make earnings forecasts and stock recommendations. A reliance on analysis, rather than prediction is aimed at understanding the financial framework of company and thereby the prospects for future investment performance.

Our Team - Experience and Commitment

Since inception, we have continued to invest in our research team to support our clients and our services are delivered by an experienced team of professionals. We take a long-term approach to our client relationships and understand that confidentiality is paramount.

David Roberts (Director)

David co-founded Diogenes Research in 2006 and is currently a Director and Senior Analyst.  He spent a decade as an analyst with Goldman Sachs JBWere.  During that period, he was Head of International Research based in New York.  Upon returning from New York he was appointed Senior Bespoke Analyst.  David resigned as a partner of Goldman Sachs JBWere to co-found Diogenes Research. David has 30 year's experience in Financial Services and Equity Research.

Rob Gilderdale (Director)

Rob joined Diogenes Research in 2009 and is currently a Director and Senior Analyst. Rob spent four years as an analyst at Goldman Sachs JBWere, assuming responsibility for coverage of the Healthcare Sector in 2007. Prior to this he spent four years at Ernst & Young in Corporate Finance. He completed his CFA in 2007. Rob has over 20 year's experience in Financial Services and Equity Research.

David Arter (Account Management)

David joined Diogenes Research in 2014 and became an equity partner in 2017. David's professional background is as Consultant to the Investment and Funds Management Industry and the Corporate Sector. Prior to this, he was an Executive Shareholder in Wilson HTM Investment Group, including 12 years as a Senior Analyst in the Small Caps Research Team, and 7 years in equity research at HSBC Securities (Australia) and D&D Tolhurst. David has over 30 year's experience in Financial Services and Equity Research.

Matthew Asquith (Analyst)

Matt joined Diogenes Research as an analyst in 2017. Prior to Diogenes, Matt spent 4 years as an analyst at Lonsec. He was also a member of Lonsec’s investment committee and portfolio manager of Lonsec’s Listing Income (hybrid) portfolio. He completed his CFA in 2016, and has over 15 year's experience in Financial Services and Equity Research.

Sandra Hendra (Analyst)

Sandra joined Diogenes in March 2018 having previously worked at PwC as a Product Management Analyst. While at PwC, she worked with one of the top 4 Australian banks providing services in Business and Home loans related sectors. Sandra holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Actuarial Studies and Finance) from Monash University and is currently a CFA candidate.

Ryan Frawley (Analyst)

Ryan joined Diogenes in February 2021, following prior experience in back office roles within the funds management and financial planning industries. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Business (Finance) and Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) from QUT. He also holds a Master of Applied Economics & Econometrics from Monash University and is a CFA Charterholder.

Luke Gebbie (Assistant Analyst)

Luke joined Diogenes Research in 2020, having previously worked as a Business Analyst at Edge Electrons. Luke holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Finance and Economics from the University of Melbourne and is currently a CFA candidate.

Atharv Seth (Assistant Analyst)

Atharv joined Diogenes in January 2024, having previously worked at Zenith Investment Partners as an Investment Analyst. While at Zenith, he covered Global and Australian investment products. Atharv holds a Bacehelor of Commerce (Finance) from The University of Melbourne and is currently a CFA Level III candidate. 

Pup Research and Dog Research are trading names of  Diogenes Research (AFSL: 297298).